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Jaz Ampaw-Farr: Putting your self-care needs first isn’t selfish – it’s essential

Jaz Ampaw-Farr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an award-winning motivational speaker and leadership, resilience, wellbeing and diversity coach. She is a former literacy advisor and stand-up comedian, and appeared as a candidate in series nine of the BBC’s The Apprentice. Her book Because of You, This is Me, which celebrates the vital role educators have in instilling…

July 3, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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MIND Great minds

Silence your critical inner voice to live a happier life

Dr Stephen Sideroff Dr Stephen Sideroff is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, and Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. He is an an internationally-recognised expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neuro-feedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He lives in…

July 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

MIND Upgrade

Empower your kids with “ambitious resilience” so they can rise to any challenge

Jaz Ampaw-Farr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an award-winning motivational speaker and leadership, resilience, wellbeing and diversity coach. She is a former literacy advisor and stand-up comedian, and appeared as a candidate in series nine of the BBC’s The Apprentice. Her book Because of You, This is Me, which celebrates the vital role educators have in instilling…

June 26, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Brian Carroll: You can’t get to the top without major sacrifices

Brian Carroll Brian Carroll is a retired world-class powerlifter and one of the most accomplished lifters in the sport’s history. In 2020 he recorded the heaviest squat of all time; 1306lbs at a bodyweight of 303lbs. He totaled 2600lbs more than 20 times in two different weight classes and his 60 squats of more than…

June 23, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

MIND Upgrade

Avoid the mental mind trap that crushes resilience

Mike Weeks Mike Weeks is a climber, coach, organic farmer, and co-author of Resilience by Design: How to Survive and Thrive in a Complex and Turbulent World with Ian Snape. He lives in Bali. Follow him on Instagram and X. Visit natureworks.tv. You choose how you respond to stress You get to choose how…

June 4, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

MIND Upgrade

Jaz Ampaw-Farr: Want to be happier? Then you need to be braver

Jaz Ampaw-Farr Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an award-winning motivational speaker and leadership, resilience, wellbeing and diversity coach. She is a former literacy advisor and stand-up comedian, and appeared as a candidate in series nine of the BBC’s The Apprentice. Her book Because of You, This is Me, which celebrates the vital role educators have in instilling…

June 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Is a sauna the secret to a longer life?

Saunas have been a staple of heat therapy wellness practices for centuries, known for their relaxing and rejuvenating effects. But beyond the immediate comfort of their warm embrace, saunas offer a range of health benefits that can significantly enhance both physical and mental wellbeing. From enhancing focus, resilience and relaxation to boosting heart health, speeding…

June 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is NSDR and should you do it?

In our fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective ways to rest and rejuvenate is more important than ever. Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) has emerged as a widespread practice that promises to provide profound relaxation and numerous health benefits without the need for traditional sleep. Championed by scientist-turned-podcaster Dr Andrew Huberman and other academic influencers, NDSR is…

May 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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MIND Great minds

Dr Stephen Sideroff: What everyone gets wrong about resilience

Dr Stephen Sideroff Dr Stephen Sideroff is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, and Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. He is an an internationally-recognised expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neuro-feedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He lives in…

May 11, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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MIND Great minds

How to eat and exercise for greater resilence

Dr Stephen Sideroff Dr Stephen Sideroff is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine, and Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. He is an an internationally-recognised expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neuro-feedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He lives in…

May 10, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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